Title: Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Comp Days Nov - Mar - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Comp Days Nov - Mar Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33492300/33492251/464b19e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33492300/33492251/b6b62632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33492300/33492251/dead519e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33492300/33492251/9610ee9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33492300/33492251/0f013fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on the Rainbow River, Chimera offers a tranquil retreat with four comfortable bedrooms and a game room featuring an arcade basketball net, table shuffleboard, and 60-game arcade machine. Enjoy canoeing or kayaking directly from the property or relax by the river with friends and family. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142649 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Comp Days Nov - Mar Directly on the Rainbow River - 11 minute drive to Rainbow Springs State Park. Guests enjoy river access and exit privileges at our two (2) Rainbow River vacation rental houses, so they can launch at one and exit at the other. The second property is upriver Pet Friendly Meraki, vrbo.com/1482265, about an hour and a half tube drift from there back to Chimera. This avoids the KP Hole (the county park) $30/person fee to enter the water. It is a 1.8 mile drive from Chimera to Meraki, and parking is plentiful there. (Bring your tubes - our insurance company won't allow us to provide them.) The Rainbow River - 4.5 miles of crystal clear water, perfect for swimming, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, or tubing. Anhingas, ducks, turtles, owls, eagles, wood storks, and otters are regular visitors. Bring your rods, live bait, and your Florida fishing license for some of the best bass fishing in Florida! Children with poles, small hooks, and bread can catch bream all day long. Special sanitizing protocols are employed at both our river houses; masks, gloves, antibacterial hand soap and dishwashing soap, and extra sanitizing agent are provided for your use and safety during your stay. With a fully stocked kitchen, 4 bedrooms (2 are masters), 3 full bathrooms, a living room, large Florida room, bar, and game room, Chimera is perfect for family vacations, friend gatherings, girls' trips, guys' trips, or small group company retreats. The game room: Arcade basketball net, table shuffleboard, Juke Box w/ genre hits from the 60s, 70s, & 80s, and 60-Game Arcade Game Machine w/ Pac Man. Chimera also has horse shoes and a corn hole game! At night, or if it rains, there's still lots to do. A beautiful custom bar facilitates drinks, cards, board games, or extra seats for dining. The kitchen comes with lots of cookware and utensils, or... step into the back yard and use the large, 4 cooking surface, Titan Park Grill, Definitely not one of those "bare", essentials only vacation rental properties, Chimera makes you feel like you are at your place on the river. Spices, condiments, coffee, sugar, flour, rice, cereal - they're all there. Canoe, kayaks, fins, goggles, high chair, playpen, quality toilet tissue and paper towels, laundry and dishwashing detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets - all supplied. Your drinks will be on the bar waiting for you, whatever the kids like to drink will be in the fridge, and miniature chocolates are on the bar. We do everything we know to do to make your visit to Chimera exceptional! Chimera sleeps 11 in beds, 14 including couches; an Additional Guest Charge applies when you exceed 10 total guests - See Rates below... Chimera has four bedrooms w/ high quality comfortable mattresses and pillows. 1 of the 4 bedrooms has 4 child-strength bunk beds. The smaller of two master bedrooms is downstairs so your parents don't have to climb stairs. Amenities include free WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, and a smart TV with satellite/cable channels. Venture outside to enjoy the deck, dock, and the crystal clear water Rainbow River. Kayaks, a large 2-adult canoe, cushions, paddles, life vests, all provided. In addition to the game room, you'll find horseshoes, cornhole game, books, and toys for the kids. Chimera is Pet Free (pets are not permitted) - To bring your pet(s) on your Rainbow River vacation trip, see Pet Friendly Meraki: www.vrbo.com/1482265. Chimera is clean, comfortable, and completely outfitted and supplied for worry-free family vacationing. Sandy has decorated and stocked Chimera to be like your home on the river! Chimera and Meraki have more than three hundred (300+) 5-Star Reviews on the two major listing sites. Many of our Summer guests book a year or more in advance. Preferred holiday dates go pretty quickly also, so booking early is necessary. A large percentage of our current reservations are returning guests. Inquire with owner for Multiple-Night Discounts for stays of more than three (3) nights. Current Off Season Offer: Other than stays that include a Holiday, stays that begin Nov 1st or after & end before Mar 1st: • “Book three (3) or more days and get two (2) days our compliments.” • “Book seven (7) or more days and get four (4) days our compliments.” The Vrbo system doesn't account for Comp Days. Book your Rental Days and we'll edit the Reservation after you make it. Multiple Night Discounts do not apply to Reservations with Comp Days. Stays that include a Holiday do not include Comp Days. Chimera: 18531 SW 108th Pl Dunnellon, FL 34432 Meraki: 9585 SW 190th Ave Rd Dunnellon, FL 34432 Rental Rates Through December 31, 2025\*: Multi-Nite Discounted Rates - See Below Notes Which Apply May-Sep Oct-April Nights Rate/Night Nights Rate/Night 2-3 394.00 2-3 364.00 4-6 379.00 4-6 354.00 7\*\* 364.00 7\*\* 344.00 1 Mo. n/a 1 Mo. 7,500.00 Jan-Apr Only Extra Guest Charge of $25/night/number of guests more than 10; includes Overnight Guests and Daytime Visitors. Children ages 6 and under are wecome but not counted. Daytime Visits end at 7:00 pm. 4-6 Night Rate will apply to Reservations for 8 to 10 days which include more than 2 Weekend Days. Weekend Days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Weekly Discount doesn't apply to a stay beginning and ending on a Saturday. Meraki has an RV Water Connection and Electric Connection – no sewer. No RV Fee, but all RV guests count as house guests. $200 Cleaning Fee Taxes: Rent, Cleaning Fee, Pet Fee, and Event Fee, if applicable, are subject to 11.5% Tax (7% State of Florida Sales Tax & 4.5% Marion County Bed Tax) Monthly Rate: Subject to availability; Only for stays beginning 1st of the month, Jan– Apr, and cannot extend into May. Extra Guest Rate does not apply. Contact Owner... Holiday Rates: We don't increase rates for Holidays, but... Holidays have a Minimum Four (4) Night Stay. Multi-Night Discounts Apply. Holidays are Rental Dates that include any of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any day immediately before or after one of these days.. Small Events are welcome at Chimera. Event Fee - Contact Owner for acceptability and rate for your event. Rental Rates Effective Jan 1, 2026\*: Multi-Nite Discounted Rates\* May-Sep Oct-April Nights Rate/Night Nights Rate/Night 2-3 438.00 2-3 408.00 4-6 423.00 4-6 398.00 7\*\* 408.00 7\*\* 388.00 1 Mo. n/a 1 Mo.\*\*\* 7,500.00 \*\*\*Jan-Apr Only Extra Guest Charge of $25/night/number of guests more than 10; includes Overnight Guests and Daytime Visitors. Children ages 6 and under are wecome but not counted. Daytime Visits end at 7:00 pm. 4-6 Night Rate will apply to Reservations for 8 to 10 days which include more than 2 Weekend Days. Weekend Days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Weekly Discount doesn't apply to a stay beginning and ending on a Saturday. Meraki has an RV Water Connection and Electric Connection – no sewer. No RV Fee, but all RV guests count as house guests. $200 Cleaning Fee Taxes: Rent, Cleaning Fee, Pet Fee, and Event Fee, if applicable, are subject to 11.5% Tax (7% State of Florida Sales Tax & 4.5% Marion County Bed Tax) Monthly Rate: Subject to availability; Only for stays beginning 1st of the month, Jan– Apr, and cannot extend into May. Extra Guest Rate does not apply. Contact Owner... Holiday Rates: We don't increase rates for Holidays, but... Holidays have a Minimum Four (4) Night Stay. Multi-Night Discounts Apply. Holidays are Rental Dates that include any of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any day immediately before or after one of these days. There are several very nice golf courses in the area. Horseback Riding: If you want to have a little diversion from river fun and do something else really enjoyable while in Dunnellon, go online and type in "Orange Blossom Trail Rides". Just thirty (30) minutes away, an eighty (80) acre property plus 53,000 acres in Florida's Goethe State Forest. Sandi, the owner, is most hospitable and provides a wonderful horseback riding experience. The outside of Chimera is under 24-hour video surveillance. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Golf - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,649 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25180000/25175400/25175388/daabe01f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table Dunnellon - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 216 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=25175388&PinnedHotelID=25175388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32110000/32109200/32109146/4902dfde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### On Rainbow River / Pet-Friendly / Multi-Night Discounts / Comp Days Nov - Mar Dunnellon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 79 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=32109146&PinnedHotelID=32109146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98511700/98511693/0c82ddfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Withlacoochee River Chalet Great River View, near Rainbow River Dunnellon - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 38 reviews CA $290 CA $680 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=98511693&PinnedHotelID=98511693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105358100/105358085/d381a08c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise on the Rainbow River Dunnellon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=105358085&PinnedHotelID=105358085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102530000/102521200/102521179/702925e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Story Rainbow Riverfront House With Panoramic Views! 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Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Inquire for Multiple Night Discounts.. Inquire for Multiple Night Discounts... ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.06438%2C-82.42780&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=m6ehLW-mmW6tDiRQ1eldV7Zr0u0=) Dunnellon, FL #### What's nearby - Rainbow Springs State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Rainbow River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 25 min drive - 36.1 km - Three Sisters Springs - 33 min drive - 34.9 km - Ocala Downtown Square - 38 min drive - 50.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive - ‪Swampy's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Comp Days Nov - Mar pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Comp Days Nov - Mar? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Comp Days Nov - Mar? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Comp Days Nov - Mar located? > This family-friendly Dunnellon vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River. K.P. Hole County Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Directly on the Rainbow River / Multi-Night Discounts / Comp Days Nov - Mar Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 183 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah C. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a beautiful home very comfortable with room for everyone to spread out. The location was just perfect. The host owns another home in the area which allowed us to drop in at one house and float down to the one we were staying in so much fun. The grandchild and have already asked if we can come back next summer. ##### Deborah C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Herbert m. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was an amazing vacation! Everything was perfect! ##### Herbert m. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon B. Jan 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rainbow River is gorgeous We’ve never stayed in this area and look forward to returning one day. ##### Sharon B. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley W. Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location Great property to enjoy the water, the kids loved being able to play in the clear water right off the backyard. Hal was available to us for questions throughout our stay. Would stay again. ##### Ashley W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly R. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gary's very soft birthday bash! 4 adult couples enjoyed the property immensely! Everyone had plenty of space and enjoyed all the character the property offered. Every couple had their own room. Had a blast in the game room and playing the jukebox, sitting around the bar sharing stories, floating off the dock and sharing meals around the table. We can't wait to go back, very easy to drive to the other property and drop in our floats on the last day. We can't wait to go back. Hal and Ellen were a pleasure to work with and made a little vacation extra memorable. Thank you! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/89a269ff-ba7d-43e9-b966-63df96c4eaf8-1751475465423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fe54ba5a-84ae-414e-809b-7eef3d00743c-1751475465492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1af15488-517e-4f21-856b-bba62fb37383-1751475465496.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kelly R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer C. Dec 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Multi generational gathering The house, view and amenities all exceeded our expectations! Hal was great with communication and Ellen is wonderful! ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn W., Winterville USA Jan 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Florida Trip This house was perfect for group of friends. lovely location. Hal was awesome and kept up great communication ##### Carolyn W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ripberger S. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious home on The beautiful Rainbow River Our family group of 9 was very comfortable in this spacious home. We used the wonderful variety of small boats and snorkeled in the river. The otters were a delight. The kitchen was well equipped so we cooked some meals and had dinner in a great Mexican restaurant in town. Hope we can return. ##### Ripberger S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy B., Essex, CT Feb 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience Loved the location on the river. Lots of wildlife. Great host. Will definitely be back. ##### Judy B. Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan S. Oct 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! Hal is the ultimate host and Ellen is amazing! We stayed at Chimera for the weekend with our college children and their friends and had a great time. Every comfort was thought of from the fun kayaks to the chilled wine at check in. We will definitely be back! ##### Dan S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin H. Nov 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great! ##### Kevin H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice B. Nov 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Place Ever Chimera was the perfect Vacation spot for our family of 9. Plenty of Beds and baths and the kitchen was stocked with all the things we needed for our early Thanksgiving meal! It even has a game room for the little (and big) kids!! Hal, the owner was the perfect Host, answering any of the questions we had during our weekend! The river was high due to the hurricane but we managed to get kayaks out to enjoy the beautiful clear water…even saw otters swimming around! I think we have found the vacation spot where we can watch our grandkids grow up! ##### Janice B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chastity T. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hal and Ellen are the Best! The owner Hal and Caretaker were very communicative and MORE pleasant to work with. The house was beautiful and the River was Amazing! Our group has stayed in a few VRBO's on Rainbow river and this has been the best one yet!! I would 100% stay here again and recommend anyone else stay here as well!! Thank you Hal and Ellen! ##### Chastity T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula B. Apr 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! We had a group of 10 and the house easily accommodated us. The house was fantastic. The host was outstanding. The location is perfect about 2 mikes from winn Dixie. The location on the river is great as well. About a 2 hour float to swampy’s restaurant. We loved everything about the house, the deck. We have stayed in crystal river snd rainbow river s lot of times and this place is our favorite. ##### Paula B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer s. Mar 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chimera House This house found us. We booked last minute and it couldn’t have worked out any better. The location of being right on Rainbow Springs and taking a morning plunge and then an afternoon tubing expedition is what our family needed. The host was more than accommodating and informative. They even welcomed us with some refreshments for us and the kids. They have step by step instructions for what ever activity you would like to do which comes in handy if you’re not familiar with the springs. We will definitely be coming back next year or in the summer if booking permits. ##### jennifer s. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicky R. Oct 22, 2015 #### Beauty & the Peace My husband & I spent 3 days on Rainbow Springs in this vacation house & had the best 3 days we could ever imagine. We canoed, kayaked, fish, swam, & spent the evenings in the game room competing in shuffleboard & billiards. I even danced, (HaHa) to the Juke Box. I loved the Juke Box & all the oldies. We saw otters, many species of birds & very large fish while sitting on the dock. We caught several Bream & Bass. The house is very nice, clean and provides everything you could possibly need for your stay. We plan to return & bring our family & grandchildren. ##### Vicky R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristy R. Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream Vacation on the River This place was amazing. Dream house on the river. Free tubing and kayaking. Great views. Lots to do - outside and inside; they had corn hole and horseshoes for outside along with tons of deck space. Inside was a cute game room complete with jute box. Four good size bedrooms. When it states sleeps 11, they mean 11 real beds (no pull out couches here). Plenty of cups, plates and silverware which I appreciate. Bar area to hang out in. Really can't say enough good things. I have stayed at many vacation rental properties but this in one I will definitely go back to. The river was beautiful. Hal was super great - very friendly, responsive and just over all great guy. Little touches to make the trip special. Definitely recommend to everyone. ##### Cristy R. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ken m. Feb 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Wildlife Getaway We travel a lot and stay in VRBOs quite a bit. This is by far the most amazing host ever. He was so generous. We absolutely loved the place. One of the best stocked homes we stayed in. It had everything. We, our grandchildren, and their parents, all enjoyed the game room, but we are outdoors people and had the best time on the dock. We saw deer, hawks, ducks, and best of all, a family of 5 otters from the dock. Our grandchildren loved fishing from the dock where they caught and released bream. We took the kayaks out and paddled up stream. It is truly an amazingly beautiful peaceful river. Winn-Dixie and other stores are less than a 5 minute drive away. There is nothing left undone here! The House, the river, the wildlife, but mostly the host made this a great time for us and our family. ##### ken m. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pingping S. Dec 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay. Great hosts. Everything is nice. The location, the river, the house. The best: Hal and Sandy are the best hosts we have ever had. They do care about the property, and the guests' experience. Thank you so much for a joyful stay. Highly recommended. ##### Pingping S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason R. Dec 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great stay! Everyone thought this property was special with the location, game room, bar, deck, shed of supplies, boats and more. Not to mention the crystal clear cool water and seeing the otters everyday! Great time. ##### Jason R. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Falon B. Nov 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend on the River Love this location ! Really couldn’t get much better. Had something for everyone . And so nice to have kayaks and canoes right in the back yard. There was enough space for our group of 8. Great neighborhood to start your day with a run. grocery and restaurants are all super close . Would recommend anyone to stay , and we definitely would love to come back! Thanks Hal for all the extras it was so nice of you ! And thanks to Ellen as well for even contacting me that we left something that she would return back. ##### Falon B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina R., Kapolei Nov 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful!! We had such a lovely time! Hal and Ellen were so accommodating! Love, love, love this place. We will return! ##### Christina R. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul h. Nov 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay We enjoyed this riverfront property very much. The amenities were first rate, only wish they had a larger tv. Gorgeous riverfront views and easy access to the beautiful Rainbow River. Will return if they'll have us! ##### paul h. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. Oct 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the property. Everything was just perfect. Views were amazing. House had everything and more we needed. ##### Amanda S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin M. Sep 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home on the Rainbow River If you love the Rainbow River, this comfy well-stocked down-to-earth home right on the river is perfect for families. ##### Robin M. 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